Every year on the auspicious occasion of Rath Saptami, millions of devotees across India worship Sun God (Surya Dev) and offer prayers to Mother Narmada, believing that these rituals bring health, prosperity, and relief from suffering. People wake up early, take holy baths, chant mantras, and offer water to the rising sun with deep faith and devotion. These traditions have been passed down for generations and hold cultural and emotional significance.
However, an important spiritual question arises:
Do these forms of worship provide complete salvation, freedom from birth and death, and permanent happiness?
According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, true spiritual benefit is not achieved through ritualistic worship of celestial bodies or rivers. Instead, it comes only through correct spiritual knowledge (Tatvagyan) and true devotion to the Supreme God, as described in authentic scriptures. This article explores this deeper truth with a human touch, spiritual reasoning, and scriptural understanding.
Why People Worship Sun God and Mother Narmada
Worship of Sun God
Sun God has been revered since ancient times as the source of life. Without sunlight, there would be no crops, no warmth, and no survival on Earth. Hence, in Vedic culture, Surya is worshipped as a visible form of divine energy. On Rath Saptami, devotees believe that Sun God begins his northward journey and that worship on this day removes diseases and grants longevity.
Worship of Mother Narmada
Mother Narmada is considered one of the holiest rivers in India. Pilgrims believe that bathing in her sacred waters washes away sins and grants spiritual merit. Many undertake the long and difficult Narmada Parikrama in search of inner peace and divine grace.
These practices undoubtedly strengthen faith, discipline, and devotion. But Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji asks an essential question:
Can these practices grant liberation from the cycle of birth and death? Can they give permanent happiness and freedom from suffering?
Temporary Relief vs Permanent Salvation
According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, worldly worship can provide temporary benefits such as peace of mind, emotional comfort, and sometimes relief from problems due to past good karma. But permanent salvation (moksha) requires something much deeper — true devotion based on complete spiritual knowledge.
Just as a patient with a serious illness cannot be cured by painkillers alone, similarly, the soul trapped in the cycle of birth and death cannot be liberated by partial or symbolic worship. The root disease of ignorance must be cured through true spiritual wisdom and correct method of devotion.
What Do Scriptures Say About Supreme God?
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji emphasizes that true worship must be based on scriptural evidence, not traditions formed over time. He teaches that the Supreme God is not Sun, Moon, fire, air, water, or any celestial entity, but the eternal Creator of all universes, who is beyond nature and decay.
Evidence from Holy Texts
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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15, Verse 4
It states that after understanding the eternal tree of the world, one must seek that Supreme Place, from where no one returns, and surrender to that Supreme God. -
Rigveda Mandal 1, Sukta 164, Mantra 46
It explains that God is One, but sages call Him by different names — indicating that the ultimate reality is not limited to physical forms like Sun or fire. -
Yajurveda Chapter 40, Mantra 8
It describes God as bodiless, pure, beyond sin, beyond decay, and self-existent — not confined to any material form.
According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, Sun God and rivers like Narmada are part of creation and are respectable divine energies, but they are not the Supreme Liberator.
Why Ritualistic Worship Is Incomplete
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji explains that ritual-based worship — such as fasting, bathing in rivers, offering water to the Sun, lighting lamps, or performing yajnas — was introduced in different eras for social discipline and moral conduct. But these practices alone cannot deliver salvation.
Example from Daily Life
Imagine a person who reads a medical book but never consults a qualified doctor or follows the correct treatment. Will he be cured? No. Similarly, spiritual seekers who follow traditions without understanding true spiritual knowledge remain trapped in cycles of suffering.
The scriptures themselves declare that knowledge without a true spiritual guide is incomplete.
Who Is a True Spiritual Guru?
According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, not every religious preacher or saint is capable of granting true devotion. A true Guru must:
✔ Have complete knowledge of scriptures
✔ Follow and teach worship exactly as written in sacred texts
✔ Reveal the Supreme God clearly
✔ Provide a practical spiritual method that leads to liberation
Without a Tatvdarshi Saint (true enlightened saint), even sincere devotees cannot reach complete spiritual success.
What Is True Devotion According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji?
True devotion, as taught by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, is not based on blind faith or emotional excitement but on:
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Scriptural understanding
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Correct mantra-based worship
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Guidance of a complete Guru
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Moral and disciplined life
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Faith in the Supreme God alone
This devotion does not reject Sun God or Mother Narmada. Instead, it respects them as divine creations but recognizes that only the Supreme God can grant salvation.
The Limitation of Sun Worship
The Sun is a powerful celestial body that sustains life, regulates seasons, and provides energy. However, the Sun itself undergoes change, decay, and eventual destruction. Science tells us that even the Sun has a lifespan.
How can something that is temporary grant something eternal?
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji explains that worshipping limited powers can only give limited results. Just as a government clerk cannot grant citizenship when only the president has that authority, similarly, minor deities cannot grant liberation, which only the Supreme God can bestow.
The Spiritual Role of Holy Rivers
Holy rivers like the Narmada inspire purity, devotion, and reflection. Bathing in them can calm the mind and encourage repentance and positive thinking. But water alone cannot erase karmic accounts.
True cleansing happens when the soul connects with the Supreme God through correct devotion, not when the body is washed externally.
As Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji says,
“Outer cleanliness is good, but inner purification through true knowledge is essential.”
Why Humanity Still Suffers Despite Religious Practices
Despite millions of temples, mosques, churches, rituals, and festivals, humanity continues to suffer from:
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Diseases
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Accidents
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Mental stress
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Poverty
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Natural disasters
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Fear of death
If traditional worship alone could eliminate suffering, the world would have become heaven by now.
According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, this suffering exists because humanity is still unaware of the correct way of worship and the true identity of the Supreme God.
The Cycle of Birth and Death: The Real Problem
Every human being is born, grows old, falls sick, and eventually dies. This cycle continues endlessly. Scriptures declare that this cycle is caused by ignorance of true devotion.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji teaches that:
✔ Heaven is temporary
✔ Hell is temporary
✔ Earth life is temporary
✔ Only salvation in the Supreme Abode is permanent
Thus, the goal of human life should not be temporary pleasure but eternal liberation.
What Happens After Death?
Most people worship for better health, wealth, family happiness, or success. But rarely do they think about what happens after death.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji explains that after death, the soul faces judgment based on karmas and worship. If worship is incomplete or incorrect, the soul returns to birth again — sometimes in painful forms.
Only true devotion can free the soul from this endless cycle.
True Devotion vs Blind Faith
Blind faith says:
“Do what ancestors did.”
“Follow tradition.”
“God is everywhere, so all worship is equal.”
True devotion says:
“Understand scriptures.”
“Seek a complete Guru.”
“Follow the exact method given by the Supreme God.”
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji emphasizes that faith without knowledge becomes superstition, while knowledge without practice becomes useless. Only when both unite does true spiritual success occur.
Who Is the Supreme God According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji?
According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, the Supreme God is Kabir Sahib, who is mentioned in ancient scriptures as the Creator, Sustainer, and Liberator of all souls.
Kabir Sahib is:
✔ Eternal
✔ Indestructible
✔ Beyond karma
✔ Beyond time and death
✔ Giver of salvation
He is not confined to one religion or region but is the Supreme Father of all souls.
Scriptural Support for the Supreme God’s Identity
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji presents evidence from various scriptures to establish the identity of the Supreme God:
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In Vedas, He is described as the Supreme Being beyond nature.
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In Bhagavad Gita, He is referred to as the Supreme Abode where souls never return.
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In Sikh scriptures, He is called Sat Purush.
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In Kabir literature, He is described as the Creator of all universes.
These descriptions match only one entity — Kabir Sahib, according to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji.
Why Most Religious Paths Fail to Deliver Salvation
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji explains that most paths fail because:
✔ They lack scriptural completeness
✔ They focus on rituals instead of knowledge
✔ They do not reveal the Supreme God clearly
✔ They lack a living Tatvdarshi Guru
Without correct knowledge, devotion becomes emotional but ineffective.
The Power of True Mantra-Based Worship
True devotion includes mantra-based worship, given by a complete Guru according to scriptures. These mantras are not ordinary words but spiritual formulas that connect the soul to the Supreme Power.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji teaches that these mantras:
✔ Purify karmas
✔ Destroy sins
✔ Bring inner peace
✔ Lead toward salvation
This worship is simple, practical, and suitable for householders.
Real-Life Transformation Through True Devotion
Thousands of followers of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji report transformation in their lives after adopting true devotion:
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Freedom from addictions
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Improvement in health
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Peace in family life
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Emotional stability
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Strong faith during difficulties
But more importantly, they experience spiritual clarity, no longer confused about God, worship, or the purpose of life.
Why Sun God and Narmada Worship Still Deserve Respect
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji never disrespects Sun God, rivers, or any deity. He teaches respect for all divine forms because they are creations of the Supreme God.
However, he clarifies:
Respect is not equal to worship for salvation.
Just as one respects teachers, parents, doctors, and leaders but goes to the highest authority for the final decision, similarly, while respecting all deities, one must worship only the Supreme God for liberation.
The Real Meaning of Religious Festivals
Festivals like Rath Saptami were originally meant to inspire spiritual awakening, gratitude toward nature, and remembrance of divine order. But over time, people became stuck in rituals and forgot the ultimate goal — self-realization and liberation.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji teaches that festivals should become reminders to seek true knowledge, not just occasions for ritual observance.
What Is the Purpose of Human Life?
According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, human life is extremely rare and precious. Out of millions of species, only humans can seek God consciously.
The true purpose of human life is not wealth, fame, pleasure, or even heaven — but eternal salvation.
This salvation can be achieved only by:
✔ Meeting a true Guru
✔ Understanding the Supreme God
✔ Practicing correct devotion
✔ Living a moral and disciplined life
Why Correct Knowledge Is Greater Than Rituals
Rituals without understanding are like driving a car without knowing the destination. You may keep moving but never reach where you want to go.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji explains that knowledge gives direction, while devotion gives motion. Without both, spiritual life remains incomplete.
The Compassionate Message of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji’s teachings are not meant to break faith but to complete faith. He does not ask people to abandon their culture or traditions but encourages them to seek truth beyond tradition.
His core message is simple:
“Respect all, but worship only the Supreme God in the correct way to attain eternal peace.”
A Gentle Invitation to Seek Truth
Rather than blindly accepting any belief, Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji invites seekers to:
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Read scriptures themselves
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Ask questions
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Compare teachings
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Use logic and reasoning
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Seek a living Tatvdarshi Saint
Truth does not fear examination. It shines brighter when tested.
Conclusion: True Benefit Lies in True Devotion
Worship of Sun God and Mother Narmada carries cultural beauty, emotional depth, and moral value. But according to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, such worship alone cannot grant complete salvation or freedom from suffering.
True benefit comes only through:
✔ Correct spiritual knowledge
✔ True mantra-based devotion
✔ Guidance of a complete Guru
✔ Worship of the Supreme God
Just as only the root of a tree can nourish all branches, similarly, only worship of the Supreme God can fulfill all spiritual needs.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji lovingly reminds humanity:
“Do not settle for partial peace when eternal happiness is your birthright. Seek truth, seek God, and seek liberation.”
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